RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Delicious Breadsticks:

• 2 Tbs. yeast
• 2 c. hot water
• 2 Tbs. vegetable oil
• 2 tsp. salt
• 4 Tbs. sugar
• 6 c. flour

~In a small bowl combine 1 Tbs. of the sugar, 1/2 c. of the hot water and the yeast.  Set aside.  In a large bowl add the rest of the sugar, oil, salt and the rest of the hot water.  Then add the yeast mixture.  Stir.  Add the flour one cup at a time to the rest of the mixture.  Stir and knead for 10 minutes.  Add more flour if needed.  Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.  Punch down and then roll half of the dough at a time into a fairly thin sheet on a floured counter top.  Cut into 1 1/2 - 2" strips and make them however long you want them.  Now twist each strip of dough (see picture) and place them on a cookie sheet.

Garlic Spread:

• 1/2 c. butter
• 2 Tbs. garlic salt
• 1/4 c. parmesan cheese (I use the kind in the plastic container)
• 1 Tbs. dried parsley flakes

~Melt the butter in a small dish in the microwave.  Then stir the remaining 3 ingredients into the melted butter.  Generously drizzle the butter mix. over the breadsticks with a pastry brush or spoon.

~Cook in a 425 degree oven for 10-15 min. or until golden brown.  Place on cooling rack and enjoy!  These breadsticks are sure to impress!

~Generally you will need to double the garlic spread, because of the amount of breadsticks this recipe makes.

~The dough recipe can also be used as a delicious pizza crust!